Hero Arts Stamping Basics. {D.I.Y Tutorial} Stitched Felt Flowers-Part 1. Aren’t they lovely?
And so easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need. Materials *Buttons of various sizes and colours *Felt pieces in various colours *Thread (for mine I used the Cottage Garden variagated thread- but you could use whatever you have) * Your downloaded flower pattern pieces (coming in Part 2) * Optional- Florist wire, brooch back if making either a brooch or the flowers shown in the photos Instructions In Part 2 of the Tutorial, I’ll provide a detailed PDF set of instructions and patterns which you can download and print. But, for those of you that can’t wait, here’s a basic set of instructions.
For those of you that can’t wait… * Using the pattern, cut out your layers of petals. Brilliant Resin - Custom Jewelry + Craft - Little Windows. Bulk Apothecary - Search Results for "Beeswax" Jingle & Jolly Recollections Paper Strip Ball Ornaments. Page 2 - 10 Homemade Christmas Ornaments I Christmas Activities for Kids I Holiday Crafts. Pretty on Paper Curbly Editor-in-Chief Chris includes this great idea for making simple Christmas ornaments with colorful paper strips.
And for how quick and easy this project is, it's hard not to be mighty impressed with the outcome! Putting a modern spin on the Christmas "onion bulbs" that he used to make as a child in Sunday school, Chris notes that you'll only need to have cardstock, binder clips, a hole punch, scissors, and an eyelet kit (or glue) on hand to make these festive decorations. Certainly one project that will take you back to your own childhood favorite crafts, these simple yet elegant ornaments are sure to be an instant crowd-pleaser this season!
DIY Square Canvas Prints. Resin-Casted Clover Coasters - Martha Stewart Holidays. Giant Paper Poppy Flower Decoration. Paper-Bag Flowers - Martha Stewart Bunting and streamers. How to Make a Hanging Mobile. I can still recall the day when I made my first mobile!
Even though the wires were clumsily bent, the elements were cut out of poster-board and "painted" with magic markers, and the design came out looking nothing like I had planned, it still gave me a thrill when I hung it up from the ceiling light in my bedroom and watched it go into motion. Despite the crudeness of my work the mobile moved with a grace and beauty that immediately captured my attention and made me want to make another one. Thirty years later, I'm still making them, and the thrill of hanging a new one up for the first time has not diminished. If you are reading this, you must already have an interest in mobile making. You may have seen a Calder mobile in a museum and wanted a copy of one for yourself. But, like many people, you may be bewildered about how one goes about figuring out the weight and how to balance all of those pieces.
Making Mobiles. I just know that you want to make a craft for your kids.
I mean, can you think of a better way to spend your day than cutting, tying knots, and gluing shapes while the kids look on? Just kidding! So now you know how I spent my day. We (I mean I) made a mobile. They did turn out really cute though, and the kids just love them. Gaida. 4 Ways to Mix Acrylic Paint and Create your Own Colors. In today’s article I want to explore four different color-mixing techniques that can be used with acrylic paints.
To keep it really simple, we will only be making green, from yellow and blue. (The same techniques can be used for any color.) Of course, there are many possible greens in our world, all with different textures, intensities, temperatures, variations, etc. Choosing how to get “green” or any other hue is one of the things that defines your style. Here are the four methods for mixing acrylic paint: 1. The most obvious method for mixing paint is directly on the palette. Above, you can see a few standard greens, which just lean towards blue or yellow. The beauty of mixing on the palette is that nearly any variation is possible. 2.
With glazing or scumbling you might start with yellow, then apply a thin glaze of blue over the top. This technique doesn’t lend itself to the smooth, consistent green that mixing on the palette first does, but it can lead to beautiful subtle changes. 3. Acrylic Painting For Dummies Cheat Sheet. Cheat Sheet Many artists prefer using acrylic paint more than oils or watercolors.
Enjoy painting your first artpiece in acrylics with know how about art supplies, color mixing, and acrylic paint characteristics. How to Get More Natural Blacks with Acrylic Paints In an artpiece, black can be over-powering and too dark. It may look like a hole in your painting. Checklist for Painting with Acrylics Look over this handy list of supplies before you start an acrylic painting.
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